Explosion reported at ExxonMobil refinery in California

An explosion has been reported at an ExxonMobil refinery in
Torrance, California, according to NBC Los Angeles.

Three workers suffered minor injuries.

NBC LA, citing an Exxon spokesperson, reported that the plant
"experienced an incident" at 8:50 am local time.

David Campbell, the treasurer and secretary of the local chapter
of the United Steelworkers that represent operators at the plant
told Reuters the
explosion occurred near a fluid catalytic cracking unit of the
refinery.

NBC LA reported that residents living "miles away" from the
refinery felt an explosion on Wednesday morning, and schools in
the area are sheltering in place.

Following the report, shares of Exxon were down about 2.5%, their
lowest level of the day.